Four new road cycling routes have been unveiled in the Scottish Borders.

The BorderLoop4 are four new, shorter loops within the popular multi-day, 250-mile Borderloop route.

The circular loops vary in length from 52 to 100 miles, starting in four of the region’s most picturesque towns: Kelso, Melrose, Peebles and Hawick.

” The 250-mile Borderloop is one our most popular distance trails,” said Scottish Borders recreational cycling officer Neen Kelly. “By sectioning it to create the four new loops it is now possible for cyclists to tackle this in parts rather than as a whole, with the opportunity to complete one, two or all four of the new loops.”

Maps, route profiles and full GPS files can be found on www.cyclescottishborders.com, which also has information on places to stay, eat and visit in the region.